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Chair: MAR.M.216E-1912

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Chair of rosewood and simulated rosewood with scroll back, cane seat and saber legs, carved and inlaid with pierced brass, one of a set of 18 chairs including two armchairs (MAR.M.216A&B-1912) and 16 side chairs (MAR.M.216C-R-1912).

Notes

History note: Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Legal notes

C. B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 80.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

George III
19th Century, Early#
Circa 1805 CE - Circa 1820 CE

School or Style

Regency

Components of the work

Frame composed of rosewood
Inlay composed of brass (alloy)
Seat composed of cane Depth 39.7 cm Width 40.5 cm

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.216E-1912
Primary reference Number: 77431
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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